Alankaarams are multi-taaLam sequences which were originally composed in 35 taaLas, but usually only seven of these are taught. Eight are presented below. First, get a basic understanding of taaLa here, and then be able to perform each one alone. You may also want to sing the notes alone to get a feel for the rhythm. Then, learn to sing the lesson with the taaLa. Finally, sing all the notes in the four speeds, and then in akaaram, singing only aaa... with the taaLam.